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Leroy Sané gets a chance in the starting eleven of the German national team in the final test before the World Cup. Kicker asks fans whether head coach Julian Nagelsmann should also field the 30-year-old in the World Cup opener against Curacao.
Bundesliga referee Deniz Aytekin has drawn the first-round pairings for the DFB-Pokal. Defending champions FC Bayern Munich will face second-division promoted side Osnabrück, while Borussia Dortmund travels to an as-yet-unnamed Hamburg club.
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has to adjust his starting lineup for the World Cup dress rehearsal against the USA: Leroy Sané comes in for the injured Lennart Karl. Oliver Baumann remains in goal.
The German national football team has arrived in the USA. According to Sportschau, coach Julian Nagelsmann is dealing with the absence of Lennart Karl and Manuel Neuer's lack of match fitness.
German midfielder Lenart Karl will miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to 24tv, the 19-year-old suffered a serious injury during training.
Polish tennis player Khvalinska lost the French Open final to Russian Mirra Andreeva on Saturday, June 6, according to 24tv.
Florian Wirtz sees himself as a leader for the German national team ahead of the World Cup and has a clear opinion on Manuel Neuer, according to Kicker.
Relegated from the Bundesliga, Wolfsburg is awarded the Golden Watering Can for the best playing surface of the season by the German Football League (DFL), as reported by FAZ.
Hanno Behrens and Romain Bregerie have taken over as the new dual sporting directors at Lübeck. The duo aims to lead the third-division club into a better future, drawing on their experience from professional careers.
The New York Knicks have won the second game of the Finals in San Antonio, taking a 2-0 series lead despite a fourth-quarter collapse. The series now shifts to New York, where the Knicks aim for a decisive third win on Thursday.
After a 28-year absence, Norway's men's national football team has qualified for the World Cup. Before heading to North America, the players donned Viking costumes for the official team photo, as reported by Spiegel.
The German Ice Hockey Federation (DEB) has parted ways with national coach Harold Kreis. According to Spiegel, three disappointing tournaments in a row were the reason for the decision.
Florentino Perez, running for re-election as Real Madrid president, has promised a club-record transfer offer if he wins Sunday's vote.
The German women's national football team faces Norway in a World Cup qualifier on Tuesday. National coach Wück expects a closely contested match, according to ZDFheute.
TSV 1860 Munich must once again drop to the Regionalliga after 2017. According to Kicker, the relegation occurs during the Ismaik era.
Andoni Iraola will take over as head coach of FC Liverpool starting in July, according to a report by Tagesspiegel. The 42-year-old Spaniard joins from Bournemouth, where he impressed over the past two seasons.
Alexander Blessin and FC St. Pauli have parted ways after two years, with the 53-year-old coach leaving the club following their relegation from the Bundesliga.
The United States has denied a visa to an Iranian fan activist for the World Cup, breaking FIFA Gianni Infantino's promise that everyone would be welcome at the tournament, according to FAZ.
Michael Chang, who won the French Open at age 17, believes Alexander Zverev is ready for his first Grand Slam victory. The 53-year-old told the Süddeutsche Zeitung.
TSV 1860 Munich faces forced relegation to the Regionalliga after failing to obtain a license for the 3. Liga. Club icon Daniel Bierofka reacted with harsh words and deep disappointment to BR24Sport.
Coach Michael Urbansky has named the squad for the German U-23 women's national team's final two friendlies of the season against Denmark. According to Kicker, two newcomers are included, while the top scorer from the previous camp is absent.
TSV 1860 Munich faces an uncertain future after being relegated to the Regionalliga again. According to Sportschau, the main sponsor has pulled out, and insolvency experts have been brought in.
TSV 1860 Munich must drop to the regional league due to a lack of liquidity. Lok Leipzig will not move up to the 3. Liga despite the vacancy; instead, Havelse benefits.
Kai Havertz has arrived with the German national team in Chicago after losing the Champions League final. The Arsenal attacker faces strong competition from Deniz Undav and Nick Woltemade, according to ZDF.
Thomas Müller and his wife Lisa have separated after nearly 17 years of marriage, as confirmed by an official statement, reports Tagesspiegel.
Thomas Müller and his wife Lisa are separating. Their joint lawyer Christian Schertz confirmed the news to Bild.
A decades-old contract entitled thousands of fans to free entry to the World Cup opening match at the Azteca Stadium. According to ZDFheute, the dispute has now apparently been resolved.
Alexander Zverev will face 19-year-old Jakub Mensik in the French Open semifinal on Friday. The German has a golden opportunity to win his first Grand Slam title.
Bundesliga star Nils Petersen believes the German national team can win the World Cup in America. The 37-year-old told Kicker: 'I say: Germany will become world champion!'
Julian Nagelsmann has arrived in the United States. According to Tagesspiegel, the national team's World Cup training continues without a break.
The Vegas Golden Knights have reached the Stanley Cup Final. According to a report by Spiegel, a victory could be linked to Pokémon trading cards.
The German national football team has departed for Chicago with a slight delay, as reported by Sportschau. Before the first World Cup group match, training sessions and a friendly against the US team are scheduled.
FC Bayern Basketball won the second game of the BBL playoff semifinal series against Bonn, leaving no doubt about the balance of power this time, as reported by Sportschau.
In Cologne, the Cologne Major 2026, a Counter-Strike 2 tournament with 32 teams, has begun. The competition lasts three weeks, and the winner will be crowned Major champion.
Alexander Zverev has reached the semifinals of the French Open. The Hamburg native defeated Spanish tennis youngster Rafael Jodar in the quarterfinals, as reported by NDR.
44 of the 104 matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be broadcast exclusively on MagentaTV, according to Spiegel. ARD and ZDF will show the remaining games.
The 23-time Grand Slam winner Serena Williams is returning to the tennis stage. According to Süddeutsche Zeitung, a start for the 44-year-old in Berlin is also being discussed.
Nebojsa Simic led MT Melsungen to the first title in club history. The goalkeeper compared the achievement to Dirk Nowitzki's NBA championship, as reported by Sportschau.
Turkey's national coach Vincenzo Montella has announced his 26-man World Cup squad. According to Kicker, Montella relies on three Bundesliga professionals, including Uzun.
An ARD documentary examines the failure of the German national football team at the 1994 World Cup. It focuses on coach Berti Vogts and three 1990 world champions who allegedly betrayed him.